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These were the most popular baby names in Edinburgh, West Lothian and East Lothian in 2018

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Panic as body spray sparks terrifying stampede at Edinburgh nightclub

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Chennan Fei has lived in Scotland for the past 16 years. Picture: PA

MP slams ‘callous’ bid to deport Edinburgh graduate living in Scotland for 16 years

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Gordon Robertson, chair of Marketing Edinburgh.

Edinburgh marketing chief urged to retract ‘outright slur’ against heritage watchdog

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Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

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William Scott: Police confirm new sighting of missing Edinburgh pensioner

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Paedophile kids’ club worker snared at Edinburgh school gate

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Edinburgh motorists face extra delays after two crashes on City Bypass

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The High Court in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson/JP

‘Despicable’ thief jailed for stabbing Edinburgh shopkeeper with used needle

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Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

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Amanda Cox was found in a rarely used stairwell at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary.

Amanda Cox: Gofundme for tragic mum raises more than £8000 in a day

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An albino squirrel captured on camera earlier in the year. Picture: SWNS

‘Heartbreak’ as rare albino squirrel killed on Scottish road

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More than 11,000 sign Hearts fan’s petition against semi-final debacle

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Jack used a handcycle to get around after his surgery

Jack all set to pedal through Perthes

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Nicola Reynolds will run for the Sands charity

Baby Ramsay spurs Nicola Reynolds on for Sands

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Emma Jayne Park in It's Not Over Yet, the show about her cancer battle that she never thought she would make

Dancer puts cancer battle centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe

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Micah Stanbridge with his mother Sheena, who received a bone marrow transplant thanks to the Anthony Nolan Trust

Cyclist crosses America for charity that saved mum’s life

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House prices in Edinburgh and Lothians soar again during summer

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Music fans descend on Linlithgow for a host of top acts

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Nicola helps mums get their groove on

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No rest Ronald McDonald House PJ charity fundraisers

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William was seen on CCTV as he passed Finn and Bear at the Shore. Picture: Police Scotland handout

William Scott: Police confirm new sighting of missing Edinburgh pensioner

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The High Court in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson/JP

‘Despicable’ thief jailed for stabbing Edinburgh shopkeeper with used needle

Crime

Evan Tomney was working as a play assistant at an after school club when he made contact with an online account he believed to be owned by a teenager called Ben Holmes.

Paedophile kids’ club worker snared at Edinburgh school gate

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Newport Crown Court in South Wales where the trial of Carly Ann Harris took place

Mother who drowned and burned daughter, 4, in ‘sacrifice’ cleared of murder

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Edinburgh couple speak out after being targeted by vishing scam

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Scottish woman discovers ‘CIA agent’ husband has secret life and 13 other children

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Edinburgh news LIVE: ‘Mini Murrayfield’ planning row | Call to improve Leith Christmas lights | Traffic and travel

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Police appeal to trace missing 52-year-old Leith man

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The crash at Gilmerton. Pic: Traffic Scotland Twitter

Edinburgh motorists face extra delays after two crashes on City Bypass

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Police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

Four injured after car overturns in The Meadows

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Leamington bridge lift. Picture: JON SAVAGE

Leamington Lift Bridge across Union Canal to be saved with £350,000 grant

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A number of services have been cancelled.

Travel chaos as ScotRail cancels more than 80 trains

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Council officers can now authorise road closures but some councillors object to new powers. Picture: Michael Gillen

Edinburgh Council labelled ‘disgrace’ over road closure changes

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Edinburgh news LIVE: ‘Mini Murrayfield’ planning row | Call to improve Leith Christmas lights | Traffic and travel

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British Transport Police have released a CCTV image showing two people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. Pic: British Transport Police

Asian couple abused on Edinburgh-Lancaster train

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Two who left The Meadows crash scene have been traced

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Edinburgh commuters hit by delays amid Scotrail staffing issues

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Car transporter hits low rail bridge in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh-bound flight forced to make emergency landing in Manchester

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Aileen Crosbie (centre), founder of the 'Double Trouble Club', with her twins Kenny (left) and Mike (right) and a picture published in the local press to promote the club in its early days

Edinburgh group for multiple-birth families celebrates 40th birthday

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The move to teach children at a UK primary school that boys can have periods too has been criticised. Picture: Barry Batchelor/PA Wire

Primary school to teach children boys ‘can have periods too’

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Edinburgh has been voted the best city for students to live and learn.

Edinburgh voted best city for students to live and learn

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Old St John's is earmarked for demolition

Final bid to save old Portobello school looks doomed

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FC Barcelona and Edinburgh University join forces – Grant Jarvie

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John Swinney hits out at Fife council for scrapping P1 tests

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Edinburgh University defends liks with under-fire tech giant Huawei

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Edinburgh’s special school workers ‘more at risk than jail wardens’

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Aileen Crosbie (centre), founder of the 'Double Trouble Club', with her twins Kenny (left) and Mike (right) and a picture published in the local press to promote the club in its early days

Edinburgh group for multiple-birth families celebrates 40th birthday

Education

The move to teach children at a UK primary school that boys can have periods too has been criticised. Picture: Barry Batchelor/PA Wire

Primary school to teach children boys ‘can have periods too’

Education

Christmas can bring great financial and emotional pressure on people who are experiencing tough times. Picture: John Devlin

Colin Leslie: Christmas is a tough time for people experiencing mental ill health

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Sue Johnston and Liz Smith in 'The Royle Family' Christmas. Picture: 'ITV ARCHIVE

Edinburgh researchers say ‘perfect’ Christmases on social media lowers mood

Health

90-year-old William Scott. Pic: Contributed

Helicopters drafted in to search for missing Edinburgh pensioner William Scott

Crime

The fundraiser for tragic young mum Amanda Cox has raised double its target in just 3 days.

Amanda Cox: Fundraiser for tragic mum hits double £6000 target in just 3 days

Health

Pilton community Health Project co-ditrectors Jen Richards and Helen Scammell. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Threatened Edinburgh project put their case against cuts and closure

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Hostel solution to help Edinburgh’s rough sleepers

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Cheesecake-munching moggy from Dunbar scoops top slimming gong

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Amanda Cox latest: “inappropriate” hospital bosses slammed in Holyrood

Health

Call for answers over Amanda Cox Edinburgh Royal Infirmary death

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Pilton community Health Project co-ditrectors Jen Richards and Helen Scammel. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

Opinion

Christmas can bring great financial and emotional pressure on people who are experiencing tough times. Picture: John Devlin

Colin Leslie: Christmas is a tough time for people experiencing mental ill health

Opinion

Mark Zuckerberg wants Facebook to be more about family and friends (Picture: AP)

Susan Dalgety: How Facebook can also be a force for good

Opinion

Many believe Boris Johnson's chances of taking over from Theresa May are low. Picture: PA

Ian Swanson: Boris? Jacob? – who will follow the Tory leader?

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Susan Rae: Put dignity at the heart of the benefit system

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Kevin Buckle: When will the penny drop on the Pedestrian Pound?

Opinion

FC Barcelona and Edinburgh University join forces – Grant Jarvie

Opinion

Liam Rudden: Returning to Westworld but still missing Yul Brynner

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Chennan Fei has lived in Scotland for the past 16 years. Picture: PA

MP slams ‘callous’ bid to deport Edinburgh graduate living in Scotland for 16 years

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A new support scheme for EU citizens in Scotland is being launched. Picture: PA

New £800,000 support scheme to be launched for EU citizens affected by Brexit

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Pilton community Health Project co-ditrectors Jen Richards and Helen Scammel. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Kezia Dugdale: Edinburgh’s vulnerable suffer amid SNP cuts

Opinion

Gordon Robertson, chair of Marketing Edinburgh.

Edinburgh marketing chief urged to retract ‘outright slur’ against heritage watchdog

Entertainment

Council officers can now authorise road closures but some councillors object to new powers. Picture: Michael Gillen

Edinburgh Council labelled ‘disgrace’ over road closure changes

Politics

The hungarian consulate, union street

Hungary opens consulate in Edinburgh to boost post-Brexit relationship

Politics

Many believe Boris Johnson's chances of taking over from Theresa May are low. Picture: PA

Ian Swanson: Boris? Jacob? – who will follow the Tory leader?

Opinion

Council director forced to apologise over ‘mini Murrayfield’ planning row

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Susan Rae: Put dignity at the heart of the benefit system

Opinion

Corbyn to attend Christmas lunch in Edinburgh for food bank families

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Tories undermining devolution and making case for independence, claim SNP

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The Cat in the Hat

Mischievous Cat in the Hat coming to King’s

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Gordon Robertson, chair of Marketing Edinburgh.

Edinburgh marketing chief urged to retract ‘outright slur’ against heritage watchdog

Entertainment

The new flag for Sutherland was chosen by the public and represents the area's Viking past. PIC: Contributed.

New flag represents area’s Viking history

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The crash at Gilmerton. Pic: Traffic Scotland Twitter

Edinburgh motorists face extra delays after two crashes on City Bypass

Transport

A number of services have been cancelled.

Travel chaos as ScotRail cancels more than 80 trains

Transport

Council officers can now authorise road closures but some councillors object to new powers. Picture: Michael Gillen

Edinburgh Council labelled ‘disgrace’ over road closure changes

Politics

The hungarian consulate, union street

Hungary opens consulate in Edinburgh to boost post-Brexit relationship

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